朝代
English meaning: Dynasty
Chinese (Simpl.) Definition
(中文)朝代是中国历史分期的基本单位，指同一家族相继统治国家的历史阶段，贯穿中国五千年文明史。
English Definition
A succession of rulers from the same family or group. China's history is organized around dynastic cycles: Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing. Each dynasty shaped Chinese culture, governance, and territorial extent. The Qin Dynasty first unified China in 221 BCE; the Han Dynasty established Confucianism as state ideology; the Tang Dynasty is considered China's cultural golden age.
Example
“唐朝是中国历史上最繁荣的朝代之一，以开放包容的文化著称于世。”
In English: “The Tang Dynasty was one of the most prosperous dynasties in Chinese history, renowned for its open and inclusive culture.”
Synonyms
- 王朝
- 王代
Literary Heritage
“国破山河在，城春草木深。感时花溅泪，恨别鸟惊心。”
/Guó pò shān hé zài, chéng chūn cǎo mù shēn. Gǎn shí huā jiàn lèi, hèn bié niǎo jīng xīn./
“The nation is broken; mountains and rivers remain. Spring comes to the city; the grass and trees grow deep. Moved by the times, flowers draw tears; grieving separation, birds startle the heart.”
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Language information
- Language
- 中文
- Chinese (Simpl.)
- Script
- Han
- Family
- Sino-Tibetan
- Speakers
- 1.1B